Good looking for sure. Nice polish 😊

Note to self: If I ever go rockhounding in Texas, do it in West Texas

Beautiful

Thanks for doing this. I know there are some people out there curious as to how they would turn out. Next one you need to experiment with are the red ones and then check that slurry, haha. I’ve been calling the red and tan varieties Coquina since that is shell fossils embedded in limestones. Take care.

That red spot is amazing & such a surprise with the other colors.

I live pretty close to Deming, Hatch area. All very interesting to me, thanks for sharing your finds!

A lot of relict structures in with the moss, and fragments of red basalt in it too. Evidence of the early history of the agate filling in the cavity. The dark/clear fortification agate came last, as did the plume like structure you uncovered farther in the agate nodule. This one makes a good case for some of Marco Campos Venuti’s theories of agate formation caused by biological effects.

That last one is a nice surprise. I would have cut two of them at 90 degrees from your decision, including the light fortification agate.

Your tumbling technique is first rate. Wonderful shine. Have you ever done a tumbling technique video?

I knew from the start that this specimen was going to be a LOOKER!!! Thanks for sharing this, Scott.

What makes that an agate?

Wow!!! Very nice!!! Much darker than I thought it would be!

Love stuff like this

Brilliant!

Even the trained agate eye can't always guess the full features inside. I love the surprise of the cut!

I agree! Stunner!

It's a draw! Both are fantastic

What was the minus in the A-minus you gave this agate? I think it's superb.

Like them both!!!

me judged this within a second, lol. scott is the winner. done! :D

Thats an odd looking bicycle seat. Neat!

Scott is the winner

Hard choice this one!

I bet had you cut it for the largest plane, there may have been more to see.

I really like them Both!!

I would call that a tie. Yours wasn’t complex like Kendra’s but it was a darn fine agate.

You one.

I appreciate seeing the ones that don't turn out well too. It's an experiment and nice to see the results either way, thanks for sharing!

Good patterns in that😊

The gods definitely favored you today…finally! 😂

Try doing the first two steps in the rotary 80/220 for 3 days each . Then dry in the vibe(mini sonic works great) for the last two steps 500 AO and AO polish with fine corncob media. I use hornady brand, made for reloading ammunition. I’ve made a lot of limestone and calcite shiny with this method.

It looks like seaweed covered rocks under water.

The patterns are flipping amazing!

This is absolutely amazing! In my opinion it's one of your best.

There are more slabs to be had, opening up that beautiful mossy part. Excellent specimen!

you win scott, but i gotta tell you it was a close one 😁 have a nice weekend👍🏻

I’ve always said I like your style. I’m glad I’m back to lapidary and watching your videos again. Nice work, Scott.

Like em both!!

Do you know how much that worth?

Good win Scott! 🎉

Just so your viewers don’t get lost trying to find the Blank-o river, they should look for the Blawn-co river. (Blanco)

Thank you sir 🙏

i find these everywhere in san Antonio! love them but hate that i have to travels hours away to find agate and other cool stuff

Not shiny but it looks better than where it started.

I know now what I'll buy. The Harbor Freight Central Machinery 18 lbs tumbler. $185 + warranty. When it breaks, just trade it for a new one and purchase the warranty again. For the cost of those brands and the problems you've had, their prices are ridiculous.

I love that you take a shot in the dark with some of these finds.

That is an A+ for sure! I would send you some of my specimens as well if you were interested? But I would have to send good ol @roman11469 first!😉

I still like Scott, thanks for sharing!

Satellite photo in that one!

I"m planning to make guitar pickups out of jade so I'm looking for a tumbler. Would it be possible to put a cardboard box over it to reduce even more sound? Or would it get too hot?